South King County Fund Highline Forum Group Discussion Andy Gregory Environmental Engagement Program Manager
About the Fund • $10 Million to be distributed between now and 2023 • Commission goal to spend $750,000 on Pilot Projects in 2019 • Robust outreach and equitable community engagement process • Commission passed eight principles to guide project selection 2
Eight Guiding Principles The SKCF will: • be used to fund projects in the South King County area; • prioritize community input to inform Port decision making; • support Port equity policies and practices; • provide added benefit; • prioritize projects that are ready to proceed; • build on established programs and commitments to fulfill current obligations; • promote innovation; • encourage matching funds where possible. 3
Outreach Conducted Thus Far • Presentations to all six Highline City Councils • StART • Highline School District • Grass Top community leaders 4
Preliminary Results (1 of 3) Questions • What kinds of projects are eligible? • What are the limits of the Port’s spending authority? • What prompted the creation of the fund? • What is the process for applying? • How will you ensure fairness in the distribution of the funds? • Which cities and communities are considered “near airport”? 5
Preliminary Results (2 of 3) Comments • Interest in seeing the money distributed equitably between cities in terms of geographic proximity to airport affects. • Concern about the money being spent outside of the near airport communities • Strong support for equity outreach to under-represented communities. 6
Preliminary Results (3 of 3) Project Ideas • Playground equipment, parks, and open spaces. • Insulation for public buildings and private dwellings • Scholarships for youth • Support for minority-owned small business development • Funding for studies (UW UFP, DOC Impacts) • Support for Census • Equitable infrastructure investments (sidewalks, etc.) 7
Exercise • Identify priority projects that extend outside of the jurisdictional boundaries of each city. • Unique opportunity to collaborate to advance community development for the region. • Discussion: Possible projects and areas where our priorities are aligned. 8
Group Discussion Questions • Which of the Fund Principles resonate with your city’s priorities? Why? • How do you plan to engage with your constituents to understand their priorities? • What are some examples of issues that cross city boundaries? • What regional initiatives are in the works, or are under way but are currently under-funded? 9
Wrap-Up • Thank you! • Early stages of the Formative Engagement Phase. • Many more opportunities to weigh in. • Launching a webpage with information about the Fund including FAQ. • Email SKCFund@PortSeattle.org with ideas or questions. 10
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